Mississippi State Dept. of Education, Jackson. Office of Vocational, Technical and Adult Education.

This curriculum guide for plumbing/pipefitting/steamfitting was developed by the state of Mississippi to standardize vocational education course titles and core contents. The objectives contained in this document are common to all plumbing/pipefitting/steamfitting programs in the state. The guide contains objectives for Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter I and II courses. Units in course I are as follows: occupational introduction and leadership activities; safety; tools and equipment; oxyacetylene cutting; oxyacetylene welding; shielded metal arc welding; pipe; and pipe fittings. Units in course II are as follows: orientation; safety; tools and equipment; oxyacetylene cutting; oxyacetylene welding; blueprint reading; measurements; valves and fittings; and plumbing fixtures. Each unit consists of these components: objectives, with core/essential objectives indicated; suggested instructional practices; list of suggested resources; list of evaluation and suggested minimum performance standards, with core/essential objectives indicated; and performance record, with core/essential objectives indicated. A checklist for each course combining all unit performance standards into a single list is included. (KC)